Supporting Our Students

It’s time for school. Traditional public schools in Transylvania County open Monday. Brevard Academy opened earlier this month.

No advanced society on earth has done well with a poorly educated citizenry. Those countries with the strongest public school systems tend to do well economically and have the best outcomes regarding quality of life.

Unfortunately, too many people and legislators think a quality education can be provided on the cheap. Teacher pay in North Carolina is one of the lowest in the nation and quality teachers are leaving the state or profession in droves.